We Will Ride

What is the main topic of this story?

• There are not enough buses in big cities.

• The Gang of 19 worked together to change the city.

• People were not treated fairly based on the color of their skin.

• Things cannot be changed, even with hard work.

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Why was it hard for people in wheelchairs to move around the city in the 1970s?

• It was hard for people in wheelchairs to ride buses or get in places in the city.

• There were ramps so it was hard for them to move.

• There were too many people in the city to move around.

• Taxis and buses could not drive on the busy roads.

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How did the members of the Gang of 19 work together to fight for people with wheelchairs?

• They disguised themselves.

• They went to court.

• They used a rally.

• They protested and made a road block until their voice was heard.

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Why could the city no longer ignore the protestors?

• They were tired of talking to the Gang of 19.

• They were shouting in the streets.

• It made a traffic jam in the busy city.

• The city did not want to help.

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What progress do we see today for people with wheelchairs?

• There are many protests still to make it easier.

• Most buildings now have ramps.

• People go to court to change the laws.

• Buses still do not have lifts.

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Why is We Will Ride a good title for this story?

• The Gang chanted "We will ride" at the protest.

• The Gang of 19 wanted to ride bikes.

• The Gang of 19 wanted to stop the changes.

• The Gang of 19 was afraid of asking for help.

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The Gang of 19 proved...

• you should not fight for what you want.

• it is not worth it to try your best.

• if you work together, you can help create change.

• people cannot change things.

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Why wouldn't the police take the people in wheelchairs to jail?

• They could not get through the roadblock.

• They joined in with the Gang to protest.

• Their police cars were not accessible.

• They were too busy.

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_______ was the first big city to add lifts to buses.

• Canton

• Denver

• Chicago

• New York City

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The Gang of 19 wanted... (more than 1 answer!)

• to have their voices heard

• to get lifts on buses

• to have more ramps

• to enjoy the same freedom of movement as everyone else.

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